New Delhi/Pune : , Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Maharashtra Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, grieve the loss of distinguished litterateur and historian Balwant Mehrshwar, alias Shivshahir’ Babasaheb Purandare.He died in Pune at 100 on Monday. “I am pained beyond words.”I am deeply hurt beyond words.His demise leaves a major void in the world of history and culture.His death leaves a huge void in history and culture.
It is thanks to him that the coming generations will get further connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” said Modi.Modi said that it is because of him that future generations will be more connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahraj.”
“Even if you search, you will not find such a devotee of Shiva immersed in his meditation.”Even if one searches, it is unlikely that you will find such a Shiva devotee immersed in meditation.The Shiv devotee is now at Shiva’s feet.My deepest respects to the family and admirers on the passing of Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare,” said Thackeray.
Thackeray said that the Shiv devotee is now at Shiva’s feet.
The PM described Babasaheb Purandare — with whom he had the honour of interacting very closely over the years, including his birth centennial in July — as “witty, wise and had rich knowledge of Indian history”.
Babasaheb purandare was a friend and mentor who he shared the honor of interfacing with over the years.
In a special gesture, the CM has directed that the last rites of Babasaheb Purandare — conferred the Padma Vibhushan — should be performed with full state honours, later in the day in a Pune crematorium.
The CM directed, in a special gesture of generosity, that Babasaheb’s last rites — which were conferred the Padma Vibhushan — be performed in full state honours later in the day at a Pune crematorium.
Besides, top leaders across the political, theatre world and literary spectrum have condoled the death of Babasaheb Purandare, who breathed his last around 5 a.m.at a private hospital after a brief illness.In addition, many top political, theatre, and literary leaders have expressed condolences for Babasaheb’s passing.He had suffered a short illness, and died at 5 a.m.in a private hospital.
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